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| View Article | 1:02 p.m. | October 29, 2026 | WTTW | As Organizations Help Chicagoans Navigate High Cost of Living, New Survey Finds 43% of Residents Just Getting By | https://news.wttw.com/2026/10/28/organizations-help-chicagoans-navigate-high-cost-living-new-survey-finds-43-residents | A homelessness organization working with residents facing eviction. A food bank seeing families forced to choose between paying for food, healthcare or housing. An employment agency assisting clients working multiple jobs or facing significant employment barriers. As social service organizations like these aim to meet Chicagoans’ needs, a new poll … |
| View Article | 1:02 p.m. | October 29, 2026 | WBEZ | Why are Chicago’s home prices rising so fast? - WBEZ Chicago | https://www.wbez.org/in-the-loop-with-sasha-ann-simons/2026/10/29/why-are-chicagos-home-prices-rising-so-fast | The costs of homes are rising across the country. But in Chicago, that rate is [ _already in the stratosphere._ ][9] Nationwide, the median home sale price increase is 1.3%. In Chicago, it’s a staggering 8.3%. This is also more than twice the rate of inflation (3.7%). So why are … |
| View Article | 1:02 p.m. | October 29, 2026 | WBEZ | To trick or to treat? That is the question - WBEZ Chicago | https://www.wbez.org/say-more-with-mary-dixon-patrick-smith/2026/10/29/to-trick-or-to-treat-that-is-the-question | Halloween is nearly here! _Say More_ celebrates a little early this year and hears from listeners about their spooky traditions and festivities. **GUEST:** Steph Tichenor, WBEZ assignment editor |
| View Article | 1:02 p.m. | October 29, 2026 | WBEZ | Painter Mary Cassatt created a masterpiece for the 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago. Then, it disappeared. | https://www.wbez.org/arts/2026/10/29/painter-mary-cassatt-missing-mural-1893-worlds-fair-chicago-art-institute | The Art Institute of Chicago’s [ _fall blockbuster shows the work_ ][3] of impressionist painter Mary Cassatt. And at the exhibit’s heart is an art mystery. The show tells the story of the giant, three-panel mural that Cassatt created for the 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago. However, the piece itself … |
| View Article | 1:02 p.m. | October 29, 2026 | WBEZ | Meet Whitfield Harrington Jr., third-party candidate for U.S. Senate in Illinois - WBEZ Chicago | https://www.wbez.org/in-the-loop-with-sasha-ann-simons/2026/10/29/meet-whitfield-harrington-jr-third-party-candidate-for-u-s-senate-in-illinois | Whitfield Harrington Jr. faces Republican candidate Don Tracy and Democratic candidate Juliana Stratton for Dick Durbin’s Senate seat. _In the Loop_ sits down with the candidate to hear his vision for the role. **GUEST:** Whitfield Harrington Jr., American Center Party candidate for U.S. Senate in Illinois |
| View Article | 1:02 p.m. | October 29, 2026 | WBEZ | ‘Death is not something to be afraid of’: Artist Teresa Magaña on enduring traditions of the Day of the Dead - WBEZ Chicago | https://www.wbez.org/in-the-loop-with-sasha-ann-simons/2026/10/29/death-is-not-something-to-be-afraid-of-artist-teresa-magana-on-enduring-traditions-of-the-day-of-the-dead | Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a time to honor loved ones who have passed away, celebrated each year on Nov 1-2. In Chicago, the weekend [ _will be marked_ ][1] with ofrendas (altars), marigolds, and special performances that create opportunities for collective healing. _In the … |
| View Article | 1:02 p.m. | October 29, 2026 | NBC Local | How much Halloween candy should parents let their kids eat? The answer may not be what you'd expect | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/how-much-halloween-candy-should-parents-let-their-kids-eat-the-answer-may-not-be-what-youd-expect/4009153/ | It's a question on many parents minds this week, aside from costumes: After the [ trick-or-treating ][3] is said and done, how many pieces of sugary Halloween candy should kids be allowed to have? Should it be limited? The answer may not be exactly the hard and fast rules parents … |
| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | October 29, 2026 | NBC Local | $7.4M jackpot-winning Lotto ticket sold at BP gas station in Chicago | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/7-5m-jackpot-winning-lotto-ticket-sold-at-bp-gas-station-in-chicago/4009176/ | Check your numbers: A $7.4 million jackpot-winning lotto ticket has been sold at a Chicago gas station. The winning ticket, part of Monday's Illinois Lotto drawing, was sold at 6751 W. Archer Ave., just west of Midway Airport. The ticket matched all six numbers— 6, 12, 13, 14, 30 and … |
| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | October 29, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Markham child death case: Mom's two-year probation sentence sparks outrage | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/ana-marie-townsend-markham-probation-sentence | ![Illinois mom's two-year probation sentence in child death case sparks outrage][9] ![Illinois mom's two-year probation sentence in child death case sparks outrage][9] #### [ Illinois mom's two-year probation sentence in child death case sparks outrage ][10] Local activists are demanding answers after the mother of a baby girl found dead … |
| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | October 29, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Outside spending targets Hilario Dominguez in Chicago school board president race | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/hilario-dominguez-chicago-school-board-president-interview | ![Outside spending targets Hilario Dominguez in closely watched Chicago race | FULL INTERVIEW][1] ![Outside spending targets Hilario Dominguez in closely watched Chicago race | FULL INTERVIEW][1] #### [ Outside spending targets Hilario Dominguez in closely watched Chicago race | FULL INTERVIEW ][2] The race for Chicago school board president is … |
| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | October 29, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Rise and pine: The Score's 'Haugh & Payton' showing inexperience in new roles | https://chicago.suntimes.com/sports-media/2026/10/29/the-score-david-haugh-jarrett-payton-chicago-sports-radio-dustin-rhoades-dan-bernstein-terry-boers-bears | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][23] * [ Facebook ][24] * [ Bluesky ][25] * [ Email ][26] * [ Reddit ][27] * [ Flipboard ][28] A morning radio show is supposed to wake up its listeners, activate their brains and entertain them. Two months … |
| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | October 29, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Painter Mary Cassatt created a masterpiece for the 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago. Then, it disappeared. | https://chicago.suntimes.com/art/2026/10/29/painter-mary-cassatt-missing-mural-1893-worlds-fair-chicago-art-institute | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][9] * [ Facebook ][10] * [ Bluesky ][11] * [ Email ][12] * [ Reddit ][13] * [ Flipboard ][14] The Art Institute of Chicago’s [ _fall blockbuster shows the work_ ][15] of impressionist painter Mary Cassatt. And at … |
| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | October 29, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Alleged burglars spark police chase that ends with crash, arrests on Eisenhower in west suburbs | https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2026/10/29/alleged-burglars-spark-police-chase-that-ends-with-crash-arrests-on-eisenhower-in-west-suburbs | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] Several suspected burglars who were allegedly driving stolen vehicles were arrested early Thursday after a police pursuit ended in … |
| View Article | 1 p.m. | October 29, 2026 | CBS Local | Gallagher Way Winterland, Christkindlmarket Wrigleyville announce opening dates | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/gallagher-way-winterland-christkindlmarket-wrigleyville-opening-dates/ | Magical winter holiday celebrations are returning to Wrigleyville in November. Gallagher Way announced the return of Winterland and Christkindlmarket Wrigleyville, both opening on Nov. 20. Winterland runs through New Year's Eve, while Christkindlmarket will be open until There will be outdoor ice skating and holiday train rides around Wrigley Field, … |
| View Article | 1 p.m. | October 29, 2026 | CBS Local | Car fire turns heads during morning rush in Maywood, Illinois | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/car-fire-turns-heads-morning-rush-maywood-illinois/ | Some drivers were alarmed early Thursday morning when a car caught fire just off the Eisenhower Expressway in Maywood, Illinois. The Chevrolet coupe was engulfed in flames at 7 a.m. in the parking lot of the Eisenhower Tower, at 1701 First Ave. in Maywood. Maywood fire Chief Craig Bronaugh said … |
| View Article | 1 p.m. | October 29, 2026 | CBS Local | Calumet City Mayor Jones hospitalized after suffering minor stroke | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/calumet-city-mayor-jones-hospitalized-minor-stroke/ | Calumet City Mayor and Illinois State Representative Thaddeus Jones suffered a minor stroke on Monday, his spokesperson confirmed. The mayor's spokesperson said Jones is being treated at Northwestern Hospital after experiencing "physical complications" while he was working from home. After testing, doctors determined Jones suffered a minor stroke and will … |
| View Article | 1 p.m. | October 29, 2026 | Capitol Fax | Pritzker: ‘There haven’t been discussions’ about supplemental budget for CPS | https://capitolfax.com/2026/10/29/pritzker-%e2%80%98there-haven%e2%80%99t-been-discussions%e2%80%99-about-supplemental-budget-for-cps/ | * [ Subscribers know ][1] much more. Some background from Rich’s column in [ July ][2] … > House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch promised the Chicago Teachers Union last > week that he will “lead” the effort to send more state money to Chicago Public > Schools during the upcoming … |
| View Article | 1 p.m. | October 29, 2026 | block-club-chicago | Live Election Results: 2026 In Chicago And Illinois | https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/10/29/live-election-results-2026-in-chicago-and-illinois/ | CHICAGO — Block Club is providing live results from several races for the 2026 election, including governor, Board of Elections, Congress and more. **Jump to a race:** Chicago School Board • Illinois Governor • US Senate (Illinois) • U.S. House (Illinois) • U.S. House (National) • US Senate (National) • … |
| View Article | 1 p.m. | October 29, 2026 | ABC Local | Martha Plimpton reveals how she brought Sheriff Vela Thorn to life in 'The Lowdown' | https://abc7.com/post/martha-plimpton-reveals-how-she-brought-sheriff-vela-thorn-life-lowdown/19985611/ | There's a new sheriff in town on "The Lowdown." Literally. Episode four of the FX series introduced Vela Thorn, the no-nonsense Sheriff in Woodrell County, played by Martha Plimpton. "She's obviously worked her way up and she's very good at, you know, schmoozing and glad handling and, you know, charming … |
| View Article | 1 p.m. | October 29, 2026 | ABC Local | WNBA Finals' afternoon tip-off time sparks uproar | https://abc7chicago.com/story/wnba-finals-afternoon-tip-off-time-sparks-uproar/19995375/ | The Atlanta Dream will face the Golden State Valkyries in Game 6 of the 2026 WNBA Finals on Thursday not in primetime, but in the middle of the afternoon. The two teams are scheduled to tip-off in Atlanta at 12:30 p.m. EST, a time that has sparked backlash from fans … |